Umami Kushi

Bakery · Dunlap

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The Best Japanese Restaurants In Seattle - Seattle - The Infatuation

"This Rainier Beach shop serves some of the best ready-to-eat takeout in the city, by way of panko-coated, deep-fried okazu pan. These savory stuffed pastries make for a $7-or-under lunch that’s just as quick as it is tasty. The dough succeeds on its own, with a crackle on the outside and donut-like airiness on the inside. But then it gets packed with fillings like beef curry, or smoked salmon in a potato cream sauce topped with furikake, which makes choosing a favorite as emotionally challenging as picking the cutest dog in a box full of newborn puppies. The limited specials are where Umami Kushi gets creative, though, and the experiments pay off. Those specials end up being our favorites, particularly the pan loaded with tangy crumbled pork and garlicky kimchi. " - Aimee Rizzo, Kayla Sager Riley

https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/best-japanese-restaurants-in-seattle
Nate Watters

9099 Seward Park Ave S unit 2, Seattle, WA 98118 Get directions

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